Health Care Assistant

The post holder is an experienced Healthcare Assistant who will work within their scope of practice and professional boundaries to provide high-quality care and support to patients within the GP surgery. They will undertake a range of clinical and administrative duties, ensuring that patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care. The Healthcare Assistant will assist in the delivery of health promotion, screening, and monitoring programmes, including taking and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, ECGs, and blood samples, as appropriate to their training and competencies. They will support patients in managing their health and wellbeing and contribute to the prevention of illness and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of high-quality primary care services. They will ensure accurate record keeping, maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to practice policies, procedures, and infection prevention and control standards. The Healthcare Assistant will contribute to the efficient running of the practice, ensuring that equipment is maintained and clinical areas are stocked and prepared. They will participate in training and development activities to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge, providing a professional, patient-focused service at all times. Job description Job responsibilities The post holder is an experienced Healthcare Assistant who will work within their scope of practice and professional boundaries to provide high-quality care and support to patients within the GP surgery. They will undertake a range of clinical and administrative duties, ensuring that patients receive safe, effective, and compassionate care. The Healthcare Assistant will assist in the delivery of health promotion, screening, and monitoring programmes, including taking and recording clinical observations such as blood pressure, pulse, height, weight, ECGs, and blood samples, as appropriate to their training and competencies. They will support patients in managing their health and wellbeing and contribute to the prevention of illness and the promotion of healthy lifestyles. The post holder will work collaboratively with GPs, nurses, and the wider multidisciplinary team to meet the needs of patients and support the delivery of high-quality primary care services. They will ensure accurate record keeping, maintain confidentiality at all times, and adhere to practice policies, procedures, and infection prevention and control standards. The Healthcare Assistant will contribute to the efficient running of the practice, ensuring that equipment is maintained and clinical areas are stocked and prepared. They will participate in training and development activities to maintain and enhance their skills and knowledge, providing a professional, patient-focused service at all times.